Neil Lennon praises Celtic’s resolve against Benfica

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Lennon highlighted the stubborn resolve of a team stripped of so many key players through injurySNS

Phil Gordon

Last updated at 12:01AM, September 20 2012

Neil Lennon praised his makeshift Celtic side for earning a point last night in their opening Champions League group G match. The manager reflected on the goalless draw with Benfica at home in “glass half-full” mode, preferring to highlight the stubborn resolve of a team stripped of so many key players through injury.

Lennon was satisfied that Fraser Forster’s defence had contributed another clean sheet to the cause. Celtic have lost just one goal in five games in this tournament when this display is added to four qualifying matches and Lennon believes his side can still hold ambitions of reaching